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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.69, 1,150.08 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.69, 1,150.08 and 253.69 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.69 : 1,150.08 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.69/1,150.08 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.69x = 1,150.08 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.69x = 291,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,759.97/766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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